Lot
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San Francisco 1906 Earthquake, printed "Palace Hotel, San Francisco Cal" corner card cover without postage cancelled by "San Francisco, Cal., Apr 22, 1906" machine cancel to Santa Barbara Cal., endorsed "all letters from San Francisco without stamps"; small edge tear, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200.
The San Francisco earthquake hit at 5:12AM on April 18th, 1906. The Post Office survived the quake and allowed mail to be sent postage free to help expedite news from the now devastated city.
Realized: $270